Stern Pinball has announced the release of AC/DC Pinball Remastered, a modernized version of its 2012 musical classic. The new release is available in both Premium and Limited Edition models and is built on the company's advanced SPIKE 3 hardware platform.
The $13,500 price point for the Limited Edition
Stern Pinball is positioning this release as a high-end collector's item, offering two distinct tiers of hardware. According to the report, the Premium Edition is priced at $11,000, while the more exclusve Limited Edition model carries a $13,500 price tag.. Both versions leverage the SPIKE 3 platform, which serves as the foundational technology for all modern Stern Pinball cabinets.
The Limited Edition model is designed to offer a significantly more immersive sensory experience. It includes a shaker motor, an upgraded audio system, and specialized lighting systems—both for the cabinet and the speakers—that are themed specifically to AC/DC. To further distinguish it for collectors, the Limited Edition features a sequentially numbered plaque and a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
New wizard modes like Oi Mania and High Voltage
Beyond the aesthetic upgrades, the remastered game introduces significant mechanical and software changes to the gameplay loop. The redesigned lower playfield now supports new wizard modes, including three timed challenges: Oi Mania, Thunder Ramps, and High Voltage. These modes are intended to increase the intensity of the traditional 2012 gameplay experience.
Physical "toys" on the table have also been re-engineered to match the high-energy theme of the band. The release includes a custom-molded TNT detonator box with an animated plunger, a revised Hells Bells swinging bash toy, and a Rock N Roll Train ball diverter featuring a locomotive sculpt. Additionally, the table features upgraded stainless steel ramp entrances with laser-cut AC/DC logos and new RGB playfield lighting that syncs with the music.
Tapping into AC/DC's 200 million album legacy
This remaster serves as a strategic marriage between high-end gaming hardware and one of the most successful musical legacies in history. AC/DC is a global powerhouse with over 200 million albums sold, including the massive success of Back in Black, which has moved more than 50 million copies. By integrating eight new songs and six new selectable song modes, Stern Pinball is attempting to capture the massive streaming and cultural footprint of hits like "Thunderstruck."
The visual experience is also expanded to reflect this scale.. The game utilizes an 18.5-inch high-resolution SPIKE 3 display to showcase live concert footage and classic music videos.. This integration aims to turn the pinball machine into a multimedia tribute to the band's decades-long career.
The scarcity of the 500-unit Limited Edition
While the release details are extensive, several questions remain regarding the availability and long-term lifecycle of this product. As the report notes, the Limited Edition model is strictly capped at 500 games globally, but it remains unclear how many of these units have already been secured by distributors or individual collectors. Furthermore, the source does not clarify if the original 2012 version of the AC/DC game will be phased out or if it will continue to be supported alongside this remastered SPIKE 3 version .
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